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Work History
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Jackson Kurtz

Thousand Oaks,CA

Summary

Experienced journalist with proven skills in story development and presentation. Builds relationships with sources to obtain fast, accurate information. Savvy to changing demographics and strategies for reaching different demographics.

Outgoing high school student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

Work History

Journalism Intern

Thousand Oaks High School
Thousand Oaks , CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Posted on social media sites frequently to increase news broadcast traffic.
  • Revised work to meet editorial approval or fit time or space requirements.
  • Created graphics to accompany online articles using Adobe Photoshop software.
  • Posted published pieces to company websites and social media accounts.
  • Presented news stories through in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-scene reporters.
  • Wrote captions for photographs used in print publications and online galleries.
  • Conducted interviews with relevant individuals, such as politicians, academics, or industry experts.
  • Developed story ideas based on current events and trends in the media landscape.
  • Gathered information and developed perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews and observation.
  • Reported news stories for publication or broadcast, thoroughly describing background and details of events.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thousand Oaks High School
Thousand Oaks, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Source Building
  • Facebook and Twitter
  • Story Editing
  • Customer Service
  • Email and Phone Etiquette
  • Relationship Building
  • Social Media Proficiency
  • Industry Trends
  • Improvisation
  • Story Development Skill
  • Creative Writing
  • Online News Content
  • Sports Reporting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Content Management Systems
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Writing and Editing
  • Research and Fact-Checking
  • Content Creation
  • Audience Engagement
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Video Editing
  • Photography

Affiliations

  • Photographer/Videographer
  • Launching Podcast
  • Experienced editor
  • Social Media Influencing
  • Fitness
  • Journalist

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Journalism Intern

Thousand Oaks High School
08.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Thousand Oaks High School
Jackson Kurtz